The short version
Above-average SATs results.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 32 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 360
- Capacity
- 57%
- FSM
- 14.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Peterborough
- Head
- Mr Mark Cooper
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Aqua Drive, Hampton Water, Peterborough, PE7 8QL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHampton Gardens Secondary School
Secondary · 430m away
Hampton College
All-through · Grammar · 799m away
Hampton Lakes Primary School
Primary · 891m away
Fourfields Community Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Sense College
Special school · 1.4km away
William de Yaxley Church of England Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
Hampton Hargate Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Yaxley Infant School
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St John Henry Newman Catholic VA Primary School?
St John Henry Newman Catholic VA Primary School currently has 360 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St John Henry Newman Catholic VA Primary School take?
St John Henry Newman Catholic VA Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St John Henry Newman Catholic VA Primary School?
St John Henry Newman Catholic VA Primary School is in Peterborough, PE7 8QL, in the Peterborough local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St John Henry Newman Catholic VA Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St John Henry Newman Catholic VA Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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